Likely hard maple (sugar maple), with dark contrasting side strips that may be walnut or another darker hardwood.
Acer saccharum (center; uncertain); side strips cannot be identified reliably from the image. · Hardwood; appears to be a laminated or inlaid panel.
AI-generated identification · may be incorrect- Type
- Hardwood; appears to be a laminated or inlaid panel.
- Origin
- If sugar maple, eastern North America, especially the northeastern United States and southeastern Canada.
- Hardness
- Hard maple: about 1,450 lbf, Hard.
- Durability
- Slightly Durable; untreated maple has limited decay resistance and is not naturally weather-resistant.
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Grain Pattern
Center shows mostly straight to gently wavy grain with broad cathedral figure, likely flat-sawn. Side strips have fine, mostly straight grain; no distinctive figured pattern is evident.
Color & Appearance
Center is pale cream to light tan with subtle natural variation; sides are reddish-brown. Maple may amber slightly with age and light exposure.
Hardness (Janka)
Hard maple: about 1,450 lbf, Hard.
Durability & Decay Resistance
Slightly Durable; untreated maple has limited decay resistance and is not naturally weather-resistant.
Value & Age
Roughly $5–$15 per board foot for ordinary kiln-dried maple; figured or finished panel pricing varies substantially.
AI estimate for general guidance only — not a professional appraisal. Actual value depends on grade, dimensions, condition, and local market demand.
- Wood Age Estimate
- Cannot be estimated reliably from this finished, apparently clean panel; no clear patina or wear indicators are visible.
Common Uses
Furniture, cabinetry, flooring, cutting-board stock, and decorative panels.
Geographic Origin
If sugar maple, eastern North America, especially the northeastern United States and southeastern Canada.
Workability
Machines and finishes well, though hard maple can burn during machining and may show tearout with difficult grain. Pre-drilling is useful for fasteners.
Finish Recommendations
Sand evenly and apply a clear polyurethane, lacquer, or hardwax oil; test first because the pale center and darker strips may absorb finish differently.
Notable Features
The center's pale color and diffuse-looking grain are consistent with maple; the contrasting strips suggest a decorative assembly rather than one species throughout.